Representative Pat Harrigan presents legislation aimed at Flock cameras and ALPR systems.
Privacy Concerns Over Automated License Plate Readers Spark Legislative Action Americans are increasingly worried about privacy issues linked to Flock cameras and other automated license plate readers (ALPRs). These devices, which can capture images of vehicles and monitor their locations, have prompted a reaction from some lawmakers. Representative Pat Harrigan, a Republican from North Carolina, […]
Flock cameras claim to improve crime solving rates while ACLU highlights privacy issues
Flock Safety Cameras and Crime Rates: A Controversial Discussion Flock Safety, the company behind the much-discussed Flock cameras, claims that crime clearance rates in cities utilizing these cameras are significantly higher compared to those that don’t. This assertion comes amidst an ongoing debate about the implications of such surveillance tools across the country. Phil Arnold, […]
Iowa Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against ADI for Security Cameras Made in China as National Security Analyst Raises Concerns About CCP ‘Backdoor’
Iowa Attorney General Files Suit Against ADI Global Distribution Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has initiated legal action against the video surveillance firm ADI Global Distribution. She claims the company neglected to inform consumers that the cameras it sold were produced by two Chinese manufacturers, which are listed by the U.S. as entities that pose […]
Suffolk County has significantly increased the number of ‘Big Brother’ Flock cameras over the last year.
Suffolk County Increases Flock Safety Cameras Police in Long Island have quietly expanded the number of Flock Safety cameras, which monitor and record vehicles, more than doubling their presence in Suffolk County over the past year. Notably, many of these new installations are now focused on the Hamptons. Officials from the county indicate that since […]
AOC and Bernie Sanders Propose Legislation to Prohibit Federal Use of Flock Cameras
Legislation Aimed at Ending Federal Use of ALPRs Introduced Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez from New York, along with Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley of Oregon and independent Sen. Bernie Sanders from Vermont, announced new legislation on Friday that seeks to put an end to the federal use of automated license plate readers (ALPRs). The proposed Ban […]
Unpermitted mystery flock cameras found in Florida
In St. Lucie County, Florida, the discovery of eleven unpermitted Flock surveillance cameras has raised questions about their origin and purpose. This finding came to light after county officials decided to take down the advanced, often controversial cameras that monitor traffic and capture driver information, as reported by the Washington Post. Initially, officials believed there […]
New highway cameras in Southern California catch 100,000 speeding motorists during initial trial
A well-known beach town in California has seen a staggering number of speeders caught by newly installed speed cameras along the Pacific Coast Highway, totaling 100,000 in just under ten days since their activation. The City of Malibu has implemented advanced speed cameras as part of its PCH Speed Safety System over a 21-mile area, […]
Vandalism of Flock Cameras Persists in Toledo, Ohio
Vandalism of Flock Cameras in Toledo Raises Concerns Flock cameras are facing significant challenges in Toledo, Ohio, with the latest incident marking the sixth camera vandalized in two months in a city with a population of around 250,000 residents. The most recent act of vandalism occurred on the city’s west side, as reported by local […]
Congressman Seeks Surveillance Cameras To ‘Get The Flock Out’ Of His District
Rep. Pat Harrigan Critiques Surveillance State Created by Flock Safety WASHINGTON — Republican Representative Pat Harrigan from North Carolina has expressed strong opposition to the extensive surveillance mechanisms of Flock Safety and is suggesting that Congress finds ways to limit this increasingly contentious technology. A wide-ranging, bipartisan group of lawmakers, along with citizens and local […]
Parents in California seek cameras in special education classrooms following claims of teacher mistreatment
Parents of children with special needs in Central Valley are advocating for a California law that would mandate the installation of cameras in special education classrooms, following reports of alleged abuse by teachers. There’s a growing support for this initiative, as online petitions have gathered over 12,800 signatures in the Bakersfield City School District and […]